The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Ashley DeDecker: Day One Pig Care | Ep. 195

In this special rerun episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ashley DeDecker, Senior Director of Research and Extension at Smithfield Hog Production, explores the critical role of day one pig care in improving survival and performance. She shares insights on environmental management, drying strategies, and split suckling practices. Discover what truly matters for piglet success and where to focus your time and labor. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:   

• Day one pig care
• Drying piglets
• Optimal environment
• Split suckling
• Labor priorities

Meet the guest:

Dr. Ashley DeDecker, Senior Director of Research and Extension at Smithfield, brings over 13 years of expertise in swine production research. She holds a Ph.D. in Swine Behavior and Stress Physiology from the University of Illinois and a B.S. in Animal Science from Southern Illinois University. Her work focuses on improving swine behavior, welfare, and production practices at Smithfield.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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